AS IT HAPPENED: The Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup dreams were dashed as the All Blacks run out 33-24 victors at Eden Park.
Tries to Billy Pollard, Harry Potter, and Carlo Tizzano plus James O'Connor's goalkicking kept Australia in the fight while New Zealand pushed ahead via tries to Cam Roigard (two), Caleb Clarke and Leroy Carter.
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The Australians will now look to next week's clash in Perth with their Rugby Championship hopes still alive after New Zealand failed to secure a bonus point.
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A final flurry from Max Jorgensen comes undone and New Zealand kick it clear to secure the Bledisloe Cup for another year.
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All Blacks 33-24! It's New Zealand's to lose now after a clutch Fletcher Newell scrum penalty puts the All Blacks deep into Australia's 22m.
All Blacks 33-24! It's New Zealand's to lose now after a clutch Fletcher Newell scrum penalty puts the All Blacks deep into Australia's 22m.
Bonus points and for-and-against coming into the equation now - it'll take a miracle for the Wallabies to take something from this game.
They'll have one last chance to equalise from a scrum deep in their own half following an All Blacks forward pass late.
All Blacks 33-24! Australia are staring down the barrel of another Bledisloe series loss after Cam Roigard lands the killer blow!
Samisoni Taukei'aho was held up over the chalk from a lineout drive but Australia couldn't defend the goal-line drop out with Jordie Barrett skipping wide to send Roigard through a gap and over the chalk.
The conversion puts New Zealand seven points clear - it'll take a converted try to keep the series alive here.
All Blacks 26-24! But a penalty has New Zealand deep in Australia's 22m from the restart and it's one-way traffic from the hosts.
Can the All Blacks find the killer blow? They sure might after Harry Potter cops a yellow card for repeat infringements!
Australia's backs are against the wall here. New Zealand plug the corner and will chance their arm from 5m out!
All Blacks 26-24! AUSTRALIA SCORE - AND THE MARGIN IS JUST TWO POINTS!
It's Carlo Tizzano with the maul try and this game sparks back into life!
That score comes after an eight-phase build-up that put the Wallabies 5m from New Zealand's line.
Huge plays from Filipo Daugunu and Harry Potter forced a wonky Jordie Barrett exit, the ensuing lineout was money and Carlo Tizzano bags the try! What a finish we're in for!
All Blacks 26-17! The Wallabies are hanging on for dear life here and New Zealand can smell victory.
Another try would be a hammer blow and the All Blacks almost found one with Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea combining for a break down the left edge.
Australia scramble and clear the danger following a New Zealand knock-on but they're still two scores behind and, on cue, the rain is starting pour at Eden Park.
All Blacks 26-17! Massive defensive play from Tom Hooper there to hold up Leroy Carter in-goal and keeps the Wallabies' hopes alive!
Australia somehow get possession back from the goal-line dropout thanks to a diving Harry Wilson and launch a counterattack back upfield through Len Ikitau.
The Wallabies can't convert with New Zealand forcing a turnover deep in their own 22m but Australian fans will be left scratching their heads after a tackle on James O'Connor looked to go beyond horizontal.
All Blacks 26-17! New Zealand are hunting a vital score after Cam Roigard's pinpoint 50-22 puts his All Blacks deep in the Wallabies' defensive 22m.
Australia are now on an official warning from referee Andrea Piardi and New Zealand go the tap move in tight!
All Blacks 26-17! New Zealand are nine points ahead following James O'Connor's failure to miss touch from an Ardie Savea penalty.
Great work from the Wallabies undone there as Australia turn down a potential three-pointer from 45m out to plug the corner - but O'Connor's touchfinding attempt stays infield, the All Blacks counter back upfield and earn a penalty, duly converted by Damian McKenzie.
That's twice O'Connor has failed to find touch from a penalty - how costly will that be for Australia's Bledisloe hopes?
All Blacks 23-17! Momentum's a funny old thing in rugby and it's swung back New Zealand's way here at Eden Park.
Damian McKenzie cashes in on the Wallabies' ill-discipline with a three-pointer and James O'Connor's kick off sails out on the full.
All Blacks now with a six-point buffer and a midfield attacking scrum - 30 minutes for the Wallabies to turn things around.
All Blacks 20-17! That's two ruck penalties in three minutes against New Zealand - and Fraser McReight comes up smiling.
But the All Blacks have weapons of their own at the breakdown and Tupou Vaai does enough from Australia's second-phase lineout attack to win a penalty and relieve pressure.
Two penalties shortly after - first against Australia's maul defence, then Tom Hooper - now has New Zealand hot on the attack deep in the Wallabies' red zone
All Blacks 20-17! We're off and running in the second half here at Eden Park with Australia trailing New Zealand by just three points!
Few early changes at the break - James Slipper has left the field for the 150th time and Angus Bell enters the fray alongside the returning Allan Alaalatoa with Taniela Tupou exiting.
New Zealand conceded an early ruck penalty and James O'Connor cleared downfield for an attacking lineout platform 24m out but Billy Pollard's throw wasn't straight, so early errors from both sides.
That's curtains on a thrilling opening half and Australia trail New Zealand by just three points at Eden Park!
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All Blacks 20-17! Take a bow, Len Ikitau!
Harry Potter comes up with the Wallabies' second try following a sharp build-up of forward attacking phases but it's Ikitau - again - who lays on the try assist.
The Brumbies' centre skipped wider and pulled New Zealand's defence out of position before hitting Potter on a silky line and over the chalk - O'Connor's conversion is through the sticks and Australia trail by just 3 points!
All Blacks 20-10! Another big defensive play from Len Ikitau has put Australia back in New Zealand's red zone!
The midfielder made a clutch pilfer to stop an All Blacks' attack from inside their own 22m and now it's the Wallabies turn to press forward!
Can Australia find another score before half time?
All Blacks 20-10! Just like that, the tide is starting to turn Australia's way.
The Wallabies looked caught short after Nick Frost and Harry Wilson collided, but the penalty instead goes against New Zealand for a tackle off the ball and James O'Connor pumps it downfield to relieve pressure and launch a lineout from halfway.
Australia's attack ends in a New Zealand scrum on the hosts' defensive 22m following a sharp exchange - big hits from Leroy Carter but some promise from Corey Toole in the aerial battle.
All Blacks 20-10! The Wallabies have their first five-pointer and Billy Pollard's the man dotting down his first Test try!
Another penalty allowed Australia to plug the corner for an attacking 5m lineout and Tom Hooper set a sharp maul drive that splintered right and towards the sticks, allowing Pollard to scoot over left of the ruck!
James O'Connor adds the extras and the game has a new pulse!
All Blacks 20-3! Beauden Barrett is off following an awkward tumble grounding a Harry Potter grubber in-goal and has been replaced by the Chiefs livewire.
Australia immediately press the advantage with James Slipper and Tom Hooper combining for a turnover penalty - the Wallabies now with ball in hand and attacking from a lineout platform in New Zealand's 22m.
All Blacks 20-3! Australia found themselves back on their own try-line after a penalty against New Zealand for side-entry at the ruck was reversed - and Cam Roigard makes them pay!
The All Blacks were patient in a 10-phase build-up and had advantage up their sleeve when Roigard slipped through a half-gap and over beside the sticks - Beauden Barrett sinks his first conversion of the day and the hosts lead by 17!
All Blacks 13-3! Referee Andrea Piardi has set an interesting precedent after allowing Codie Taylor to play Ryan Lonergan off the ball at the breakdown - and it's yielded results for New Zealand.
Taylor's play saw the All Blacks clear downfield and then force another error from Lonergan at the ruck base. New Zealand now attack from a scrum 30m from Australia's line and they're looking dangerous.
All Blacks 13-3! Huge defensive play there from Wallabies hooker Billy Pollard to stop the All Blacks in their tracks.
New Zealand are finding plenty of success from their high ball play to Caleb Clarke but Pollard was up to task at ruck time, latching on and winning a crucial penalty.
Tate McDermott has also come from the field with a leg injury with Ryan Lonergan coming on for his Wallabies debut - huge moment for the Brumbies halfback after four years around the Test set-up.
All Blacks 13-3! Weight of territory and possession prove too much for the Wallabies' defence as Leroy Carter crossed for his second Test try!
Great work in the lead-up from Ardie Savea and Cam Roigard to draw defenders before Carter sniped from the ruck base and over the chalk.
Beauden Barrett's conversion attempt pushes wide and the margin is 10 points after 14 minutes.
All Blacks 8-3! The bouncing ball is going New Zealand's way early but Australia are making their hits count - especially captain Harry Wilson, who laid a monster hit on Wallace Sititi.
Max Jorgensen made a strong covering tackle on Leroy Carter down the right edge as well, but the lineout is awarded to the hosts and they lay siege to Australia's line once more!
All Blacks 8-3! We're back to a five-point game following a see-sawing exchange.
First, Australia broke upfield via Tate McDermott before a Tupou Vaai pilfer saw the All Blacks return serve and earn a penalty 6m from the sticks.
Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea opt for the poles with Barrett duly slotting the three.
All Blacks 5-3! The Wallabies hit back via the boot of James O'Connor from a penalty goal dead in front.
Great work in the build-up there from Corey Toole, who helped Australia regather possession and work their way into the All Blacks' defensive 22m.
All Blacks 5-0! It's the perfect start from New Zealand, who cash in on their first real attacking platform via Clarke down the left wing!
The All Blacks pack sucked in Australia from their maul platform and Will Jordan puts it on a platter for Clarke to dive over inside the left corner post.
What a moment for Clarke - he's just watched his dad sing the national anthem too!
Beauden Barrett's conversion is unsuccessful - bouncing off the woodwork - and the All Blacks lead 5-0.
It's the hosts throwing punches first here at Eden Park following a short-side break from Ardie Savea.
Cam Roigard was well handled by Max Jorgensen but the All Blacks were playing under penalty advantage and will plug the corner for an early maul drive.
PRE-GAME: Welcome to the Rugby.com.au live blog! It's the biggest day on the Trans-Tasman rugby calendar and we're bringing you blow-by-blow coverage of Bledisloe I from Eden Park.
Remember, you can catch the broadcast on Channel 9 in Australia and via the Stan Sport platform.
Australia and New Zealand have just run out onto the Eden Park turf for anthems and the haka - stay tuned for kick-off at 3:05pm AEST.
ALL BLACKS (15-1): Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Ardie Savea (capt), Simon Parker; Tupou Vaa'i, Fabian Holland; Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Peter Lakai, Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie
WALLABIES (15-1): Max Jorgensen; Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Corey Toole; James O'Connor, Tate McDermott; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Nick Frost; Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard, James Slipper.
Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Allan Alaalatoa, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Ryan Lonergan, Tane Edmed, Filipo Daugunu
Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)
Assistant Referees: Matthew Carley (RFU) & Morné Ferreira (SARU)
TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU)
FPRO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)
The Wallabies' clash with the All Blacks in Auckland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 2:00 pm AEST, with the kickoff expected at 3:05 pm AEST.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Nine, with coverage beginning at 2:00 pm.
